Plus BKLYN

About Plus BKLYN

Plus BKLYN addresses a gap in New York City's vintage market that is both obvious and long-overdue: plus-size shoppers have been systematically underserved by the thrift and vintage industry for as long as the industry has existed. Conventional vintage stores source without specific size intent and the results reflect that — the racks are overwhelmingly stocked in sizes that fit a narrow range of body types, and plus-size shoppers are left sorting through a fraction of the floor looking for pieces that fit. Plus BKLYN exists specifically to fix that. The shop sources across sizes 14 through 32, which means the entire floor is relevant to its target customer rather than the two or three racks that a plus-size shopper might find useful at a general vintage boutique. The owner sources intentionally — seeking out vintage pieces in larger sizes from estate sales, private collections, and curated resale sources — rather than simply accepting whatever happens to come in. The additional effort shows in the quality and variety of what's on the floor. The inventory blends genuine vintage (1950s through 1990s, with strength in 60s and 70s pieces cut with more generous proportions than later decades), resale of contemporary plus-size labels in excellent condition, and new pieces from independent plus-size designers. The three categories coexist well and give shoppers multiple entry points — vintage collectors, practical secondhand shoppers, and buyers interested in supporting independent plus-size fashion design. Pricing is fair for the sourcing effort: vintage pieces typically run $30–$80 depending on era and condition, contemporary resale $20–$55, new independent designer pieces vary. These aren't clearance prices, but they reflect the real work of sourcing specifically in a market that doesn't naturally produce plus-size vintage in volume. Plus BKLYN has built a devoted following that extends well beyond Greenpoint — plus-size vintage shoppers travel from across the city specifically because this is the only dedicated option of its kind in New York City.